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Comment from Carolann Renaud
Thank you for this moving tribute to those we've lost and those that live as though lost. I was a teen in the age of the VietNam War and was appalled by the indifference and even malice shown concerning their great sacrifice.
But every tribute like yours is so important for any who have or will and are serving to Honor and protect. You have portrayed this so well.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you for this moving tribute to those we've lost and those that live as though lost. I was a teen in the age of the VietNam War and was appalled by the indifference and even malice shown concerning their great sacrifice.
But every tribute like yours is so important for any who have or will and are serving to Honor and protect. You have portrayed this so well.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much,
Carolann. The trauma and
loss of life from war is
tragically repeated over and
over. Humankind has always
had the specter of war
in its existence. Thank you
so much for the 6 stars.
Many blessings to you.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Those returning home from war are often scarred and broken and suffer grief and it takes a long time for them to settle back into home life. We are a little bit more understanding today of this situation and after WW1 many of the soldiers never completely recovered from war and were mostly ignored by others when they returned home to no job and no money. This is a heartfelt write Regina and we never forget those who fought and lost their life in the fight for freedom and the loyalty they show their country, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Those returning home from war are often scarred and broken and suffer grief and it takes a long time for them to settle back into home life. We are a little bit more understanding today of this situation and after WW1 many of the soldiers never completely recovered from war and were mostly ignored by others when they returned home to no job and no money. This is a heartfelt write Regina and we never forget those who fought and lost their life in the fight for freedom and the loyalty they show their country, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much,
dear Dolly. Humankind refuses to learn from the
past. Wars are still waged
with it's youth becoming
fallen or scarred physically
and psychologically. I really
appreciate you taking the
time to read my poem in
tribute to our fallen and
veterans. Bless you for
caring so much. xx
Comment from nomi338
I served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era 1960-1964, but I did not actually set foot in that country.
I find it totally galling that the sanity, blood, sweat and tears were sacrificed to honor the greed and hate of men who would never have to see combat, or suffer the debilitating effects of war up close and personal.. In some ways those who die on the battlefield are more fortunate in that they die only once, but the survivors day a thousand times daily as they relive the horrific effects of battle. God bless all who served, both alive and deceased.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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I served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era 1960-1964, but I did not actually set foot in that country.
I find it totally galling that the sanity, blood, sweat and tears were sacrificed to honor the greed and hate of men who would never have to see combat, or suffer the debilitating effects of war up close and personal.. In some ways those who die on the battlefield are more fortunate in that they die only once, but the survivors day a thousand times daily as they relive the horrific effects of battle. God bless all who served, both alive and deceased.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, nomi.
War claims so many young
lives while the people who
wage war escape its wrath.
Thank you for your well
penned review and 6 stars.
Many blessings to you.
Comment from zanya
Yes - the horror and abiding heartache of war is set forth here in this Free Verse -the reality for the soldiers themselves and their loved ones and families
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Yes - the horror and abiding heartache of war is set forth here in this Free Verse -the reality for the soldiers themselves and their loved ones and families
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, zanya.
War takes so many young
and promising lives. It
ravages the survivors with
physical and psychological
damage. It hurts their
families too. Thank you so
much for the 6 stars. Many
blessings to you.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
War is so senseless, the loss of so many young men and women, and the world never changes. Your poem is amazing. Your tribute to the veterans is powerful, emotional, and so disturbing. We must never forget them, and that includes all those mentally scared and now living alone, on the streets, discarded with only their nightmares for company. It is shaming. Well done, this is a great contest entry, and I wish you the best of luck in the contest. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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War is so senseless, the loss of so many young men and women, and the world never changes. Your poem is amazing. Your tribute to the veterans is powerful, emotional, and so disturbing. We must never forget them, and that includes all those mentally scared and now living alone, on the streets, discarded with only their nightmares for company. It is shaming. Well done, this is a great contest entry, and I wish you the best of luck in the contest. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Sandra.
Our military and other
countries military over the
centuries have suffered so
much loss and physical
and psychological injuries
and the fallen paid the
ultimate price. Thank you
for your thoughtful review,
my poem has touched other
poets and I've heard from
many who were youth in
the 60's too, and their
experiences in relation to
the tragic Vietnam War.
Thank you for your
caring and benevolence.
Many blessings to you.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Regina, your summation of the Viet Nam war is eloquent and sad. Written by a veteran, you expound on the pain of those who bravely fought this terrible political war. I've known many Viet Nam veterans (I met them while a patient at the va hospital in Pittsburgh). They had gone through so much mental and physical anguish.
Exceptional poem, Regina. It's one that had to be written.
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Regina, your summation of the Viet Nam war is eloquent and sad. Written by a veteran, you expound on the pain of those who bravely fought this terrible political war. I've known many Viet Nam veterans (I met them while a patient at the va hospital in Pittsburgh). They had gone through so much mental and physical anguish.
Exceptional poem, Regina. It's one that had to be written.
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Cindy.
These tragic wars don't end
at the last hour of combat.
These wars carry on in
the survivors bodies and
souls. I've received so many
thoughtful reviews from
other poets. Some of them
we're youth in the 60's and
wrote what their experiences
in relation to the Vietnam
War. Your personal
experiences as a veteran
and meeting Vietnam
veterans is poignant. Many
blessings to you.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
This is a sad poem about a war veteran who visited a cemetery and there was an elderly woman who was trying to find her son's grave. He found the grave for her. His prior thoughts were bringing back bad scenarios for him.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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This is a sad poem about a war veteran who visited a cemetery and there was an elderly woman who was trying to find her son's grave. He found the grave for her. His prior thoughts were bringing back bad scenarios for him.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Hello Rosemary, Thank you
for taking the time to read
and review this poem. This
poem is about so much
loss of life from so many
wars including the
Vietnam war. I'm not a
war veteran. I was a youth
in the 60's when the
Vietnam war was raging.
So, part of this poem is
biographical. The part of the
poem about the Vietnam
veteran's mother I did
experience a few years ago.
Thank you for the 5 stars
and your caring comments
about our soldiers. Many
blessings to you.
Comment from Paul McFarland
When reading this poem, I get a clear view of what Veterans Day means. That was a very nice reference to the POW's and MIA's in the last stanza. Good job, Regina.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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When reading this poem, I get a clear view of what Veterans Day means. That was a very nice reference to the POW's and MIA's in the last stanza. Good job, Regina.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Paul.
People should always
remember our MIA and
POW's too. I really appreciate
you stopping by and for
the 5 stars. Many blessings
to you.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written poem you have penned about our brave and proud. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, teri
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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This is a very well written poem you have penned about our brave and proud. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, teri
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Teri.
Your kind comment about
our soldiers is touching.
Many blessings to you.
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you are so welcome!!!
Comment from GWHARGIS
Thos was gut wrenchingly sad. I was a Vietnam Era child as well. The disrespect that was shown to those men and women was terrible. I remember visiting the war memorial in Richmond, VA. I'd run my hand over the names I could reach. Thankfully treatment of veterans has improved. Unfortunately many go to their grave with unresolved issues. This was a very touching poem. Gretchen
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thos was gut wrenchingly sad. I was a Vietnam Era child as well. The disrespect that was shown to those men and women was terrible. I remember visiting the war memorial in Richmond, VA. I'd run my hand over the names I could reach. Thankfully treatment of veterans has improved. Unfortunately many go to their grave with unresolved issues. This was a very touching poem. Gretchen
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Gretchen. Our soldiers have
suffered so terribly. It was
very caring of you to go
to the war memorial and
for putting your hands on
their names. I was hoping to
reach a lot of people with
this poem, and it has. Many
blessings to you.